What is your teaching philosophy?

You know the old proverb about teaching a man to fish rather than giving him a fish? That about sums it up. I try to give students the tools and strategies they need in order to solve new problems on their own. I focus on guiding them to find answers for themselves rather than simply showing them the path.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

During a first session, I like to get the student to give me an overview of what they've been learning so far and what specific areas they've been struggling with. Then, if they have some available, I like to do some practice problems together, so I can see how they learn and how best to help them.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

The role of a tutor is never to just give out answers. I teach my students strategies for how to find the answers for themselves, guiding them in the right direction, and making sure that they understand and can explain how they arrived at their answers.